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Rev Up the Decibels as Fujitsu’s LifeBook U2010 Navigates the Urban Jungle

16 September, 2008 13:30

<p></p>Good things come in small packages. Fujitsu’s LifeBook U2010 brings intobeing both a wealth of computing functions and technological power, in an agreeablydiminutive form factor for the ultimate in mobility. <br/><br/><strong>Sydney Australia</strong> - <strong>September 16, 2008</strong> - FujitsuAustralia today proudly unveils the LifeBook U2010, the successor of the futuristicUltra Mobile PC (UMPC), the LifeBook U1010, which won over many Fujitsu convertsalong with a host of worldwide accolades. Mobile professionals, glamazons andurbanites will be enchanted with the computing delights contained in this polishedpowerhouse and they will absolutely impress onlookers everywhere. <br/><br/>Mr. Ivan Chan, Country Director, Fujitsu PC Australia says says, “Last year,Fujitsu made UMPC history with its landmark, feature-rich LifeBook U1010. Continuingin its unique 3-in-1 tablet/notebook/handheld PC tradition, the amazing LifeBookU2010 cements our triumph in this field as it replicates the ingenuity of theU1010 as well as accentuating its lifestyle capabilities with a distinctive GPSnavigation feature and wireless music on-demand – all while remaining fashionablysmall and powerfully compact.”<br/><br/>Ever wished you could listen to that favourite collection of songs you painstakinglyuploaded from your personal CDs on your drive home? The LifeBook U2010 comes withthe technology to make this nice-to-have a reality with its ability to wirelesslyconnect to any FM radio and its audio output to play aloud your chart-toppers- in this case, straight from your notebook’s music library, using onlyyour car’s FM stereo system! Being the handy companion that it is, the LifeBookU2010 transforms an otherwise tedious trip across the island into an energisingexperience as you drive to the jive! <br/><br/>And, should you decide to take the road less travelled and end up getting lost,the LifeBook U2010 can easily straighten out your confused journey with its on-the-travelmap displayed on its high resolution SuperFine 5.6” WXGA 1280 x 800 screenwith 300nits brightness, courtesy of its integrated GPS module. Unsurprisingly,deciding how to get to your client’s new factory on the outskirts of townwill no longer be a tiresome process thanks to the new car navigational mightof this petite LifeBook - which even prompts with directions as you go along!<br/><br/>Unquestionably, the multimedia-centric LifeBook U2010 accords her centre-stageby entirely meeting her entertainment and communication needs on a portable full-featuredWindows Vista® Operating System with a built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel camera, makinginstant messaging and online chatting effortless.<br/><br/>Thanks to its nifty wireless music on-demand technology, the LifeBook U2010 allowsyou to take charge of the atmosphere at a party and rev up the tempo to the beatof your play list straight off your UMPC, without the hassle of burning the songsto a CD first - how’s that for loving Mother Nature!<br/><br/>The wonders of the LifeBook U2010 extend to busy professionals who need to beconstantly contactable and cannot afford time away from work responsibilities.Hence, the U2010 makes it a point to provide mobile connectivity via WLAN 11a/g/n,Bluetooth® v2.1 to minimise work downtime for business travelers on the go,letting them send and receive emails promptly without any fuss. Moreover, thistablet-convertible notebook’s generous storage space (up to 100GB or optionof 64GB SSD) means that having big business files on hand for reference is nota problem at all. <br/><br/>In addition, let’s not forget that this petite PC in your palm swivels andturns over to double up as a handheld tablet PC that lets you scribble in shortnotes for automatic conversion to soft copy text – even when using yourfingers! Of course, if time and inclination permits, who’s to stop you fromengaging in some electronic sketching with your stylus? And to make sure thismini laptop doesn’t slide out of your grip and derail your artistic efforts,this LifeBook U2010 has a slip-resistant base.<br/><br/>Be it a business professional, glamazon or urbanite, everyone craves a longerbattery life. Hence, the LifeBook U2010 comes prepared to meet this demand becauseit runs on the latest Intel® Ultra Mobile platform 2008 with Intel® Centrino®AtomTM processor (1.6GHz) and Intel® System Controller Hub, thus endowingit with lower power consumption properties. This means that you are more likelyto reach your destination before your battery bails on you. Businessmen will alsono doubt be grateful for the longer lasting battery since it means less hasslewith wires since the charger stays in the office even as you don’t. <br/><br/>As with all Fujitsu PCs, this UMPC comes replete with a suite of security featuresthat guarantees the confidentiality of your information. Ensuring that your confidentialdocuments stay private is 2-level BIOS lock. In addition, the LifeBook U2010 hasa Fingerprint Sensor which allows the encryption of sensitive files with a swipeof your pre-registered fingerprint since no password can be more secure than yourown fingerprint! <br/><br/>Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment andcomplies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive(RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has establisheda set of commitments that goes beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to staykeenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embracea healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and beingcommitted to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustainthe Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.<br/><br/><strong>Product Summary</strong><br/>Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia<br/>Model: LifeBook U2010<br/>Recommended Retail Price: A$1,499<br/>Website: http://www.lifebook.com.au<br/>Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283<br/>Warranty: 2 year National Wide Pick Up and Return warranty. Parts and labour inclusive.<br/>Distributors: Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology<br/>Detailed specifications attached.<br/><br/>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is the Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters forPC business of Fujitsu Limited, Japan. Its responsibilities include the marketingand sales of a wide range of personal computers for the corporate and end-usermarkets in the Asia Pacific.<br/><br/>Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific pledges “Built-in Confidence” for every productunder its brand name to reassure users of product and service excellence. Fromhigh performance components to stringent quality control and professional after-salesservice, Fujitsu stands for reliability and satisfaction.<br/><br/>Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace.With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsucombines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliablecomputing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliveradded value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reportedconsolidated revenues of 5.3 trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal yearended March 31, 2008. For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/><strong>PR CONTACT</strong><br/>Renato Catalan<br/>Gap Marketing and Management Pty Ltd<br/>Website: www.gapmarketing.com.au<br/><br/><p></p>

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